Run Plex and Jellyfin side by side to dodge the paywall -- here's exactly why

The article argues you can avoid the Plex paywall by running Plex and Jellyfin side by side on the same media server setup. The writer says the two apps can share a single library folder without duplicating files, since each maintains its own database and metadata. They describe Plex as the easier option day to day, praising its interface and broader availability on devices, while noting that Plex’s recommendations outside the library can be mitigated by preference. Jellyfin is presented as the “more for free” route, including features like downloading for offline viewing and intro skipping (via a free plugin), plus hardware acceleration to reduce reliance on transcoding.